Larger portfolio landlords and property investors are the most likely group to experience growth and maximise buy-to-let (BTL) opportunities, research from Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has indicated.

A webinar poll undertaken by CSS, the supplier of valuation panel management services, found that two-thirds (66%) of respondents expect growth and opportunities across the BTL sector to be experienced by property investors with a portfolio of more than 10 properties.

The study found that 22% opted for those with four to 10 properties while 12% selected those with one to three properties to be the most likely to experience growth and maximise opportunities going forward.

The responses emerged at a CSS webinar series which focused on the current performance of the BTL sector, the challenges and opportunities faced by landlords, and how the surveying industry is adapting to a changing BTL landscape. More than 300 people engaged with the session, with the audience consisting of lenders, brokers, surveyors and other property professionals.

Commenting on the findings, managing director at CSS, Matthew Cumber, commented: “Questions have constantly been asked of the BTL sector over the years and certainly in more recent times in the wake of economic uncertainty, rising interest rates and more stringent lender stress testing.

“However, it’s a sector which has a long history of overcoming a raft of challenges to prove its resilience, value and importance in the overall housing market and this will continue to be the case.

“Looking forward, tenant demand is likely to rise and yields remain strong in many parts of the country. This combination, amongst other factors, will lead to further opportunities emerging for landlords, lenders and intermediaries, especially at the more professional end of the landlord spectrum.”

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